The eRex
Submitted by Private Nukem on Sat, 02/03/2007 - 11:37
Lighting:
L.E.D. headlight from JW Speaker corp.; Red LED accent lights underbody and elsewhere
Number of wheels:
3
Heater:
The sun
Batteries:
Planning on B&B SLA - 2 banks of 2
Charger:
Cannibalized EMB Lectra integrated charger
Controller:
EMB proprietary
Conversion time and cost:
1.5 years and running - cost ~ $500
Drivetrain:
24V EMB Lectra drivetrain mated to gokart chassis
Location:
SE Wisconsin
Method for 12v system:
DC-to-DC converter (home built) to drive LED accent lights
Miles as an EV:
0 so far
Motor:
0
Seating capacity:
1
Top speed:
~ 40 mph
Typical range:
~ 15-20 miles
System Voltage:
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Re: The eRex
Inquiring minds want to know ... did you chop a Lectra in half to make the rear end of this thing?
FWIW I happen to own a Lectra. In my case the motor has been replaced with a much beefier one, and will be driven with a 72volt alltrax.
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Re: The eRex
Dave -
No cutting in half needed - after disconnecting the power leads between the motor and the controller, just had to unbolt the shocks and pull the swingarm pivot. The whole swingarm with the motor and complete drive system came off in one piece. Easy as anything.
I'm just welding some structure onto the gokart frame to mount the swingarm assembly to - I originally was going to have rear suspension but all my mounting designs for the shocks started making it look like a tow truck so I gave up. Besides - its a street kart that doesn't need suspension - most karts don't have any.
Thanks for the interest and stay tuned!
Nukem
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